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- Die Trying Part 2 - Michael DeLuise and a Stuffy Egyptologist Walk Into a Bar
The boys discuss how they would cast a 'Die Trying' movie, the glaring lack of diner food in the second Reacher book, movie ass movies, and the careers of the DeLuise children.
46 min - Die Trying Part 1 - Highway to the Reacher Zone
Hosts Chris and Connor review the most vehicular of Lee Child's Jack Reacher books: 'Die Trying.' Other topics of discussion include the rise in US militia activity in the 90s and the possibility of a new standardized math test based on Reacher-Think.
1 hr 28 min - Fire in the Hole - They Dug Coal Together, Who Cares?
Chris and Connor discuss Elmore Leonard's short story "Fire in the Hole" and non-Western Western stories. Chris provides an overview of Clive Cussler's various book series, including NUMA and the Isaac Bell books. Connor talks about alien abductions and Whitley Strieber,
1 hr 12 min - Scattershot: Reacher Reactions, Jackie Brown, and Florida People
Chris and Connor discuss a medley of Dad Lit topics, including the 'Reacher' tv show, the 'Jackie Brown' movie, and the most Florida people they've ever met. Plus corrections, further thoughts on anti-heroes, and the 87th Precinct series.
1 hr 18 min - The Eagle Has Landed Part 2 - History Is a Series of Things Happening
The boys continue their discussion of Jack Higgins' 'The Eagle Has Landed,' this time focusing on the book's themes of "synchronicity" and "the game." The subject of reploids is also broached.
49 min - The Eagle Has Landed Part I - As You Know, Mein Fuhrer Loves His Feasibility Reports
Chris and Connor discuss 'The Eagle Has Landed,' Jack Higgins' 1975 novel about a covert German mission to parachute into England and kidnap Winston Churchill. The guys summarize the plot, all while considering the question: who are the good guys in this book?
1 hr 41 min - Minisode - Reacher Predictions
Chris and Connor react to Amazon's 'Reacher' trailer, predict how well Alan Ritchson will perform in the role, and discuss that other guy who played Reacher. Then... the hosts spin the WHEEL OF REACHER!
47 min - The Friends of Eddie Coyle - When Everyone Knew a Bank Robber
Chris and Connor consider their own criminal potentials while reviewing the classic 1970 Boston crime novel, George V. Higgins' 'The Friends of Eddie Coyle.'
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About Dad Lit
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If it has at least one submarine and one helicopter, it's Dad Lit. Join hosts Chris and Connor as they explore Dad Lit classics by authors such as Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler, and Lee Child, as well…
as some of the genre's more obscure titles. Book reviews, author deep dives, interviews, and more.